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Strictly’s Ellie Goldstein addresses concern that she was ‘upset’ after first dance

The model and Vogue cover star was the subject of a number of tweets on Saturday night that insisted she seemed ‘upset’ and ‘overwhelmed’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show sees ‘sensational’ footballer Karen Carney top leaderboard

Actor Lewis Cope and Dani Dyer’s replacement Amber Davies also stormed the rankings – while presenter Ross King came dead last

The Independent UK

Karen Carney becomes first footballer to top Strictly leaderboard for 18 years

The 38-year-old and her professional partner Carlos Gu scored 31 for their jive to Blondie’s One Way Or Another.

Evening Standard

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey moved to tears during first Strictly live show of 2025

Aikines-Aryeetey said he had been dreaming of the dance having suffered an injury last year.

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner among Strictly pairings announced for 2025

The celebrities, along with their respective dance partners, will begin performing paired dances from next weekend.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Vito Coppola makes special promise to new partner Ellie Goldstein

Strictly Come Dancing professional Vito Coppola made a special promise to his new partner Ellie Goldstein as the show launched its new 2025 series.

The Independent UK

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How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online – free stream season 23 grand final

Three celebrities remain in the final of the ballroom competition. Here's how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online from anywhere.

TechRadar

How To Watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Online For Free From Anywhere

The battle for the Glitterball Trophy starts here! Our guide explains how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 streams online and free from anywhere in the world.

Cinemablend

Strictly celebrities describe their aches and pains ahead of series launch

The new hopefuls have told their social media followers they are having lots of fun despite their sore muscles as they practise for the hit dance show

Evening Standard

Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s Ellie Goldstein: The model who made British Vogue history

Goldstein was the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 2023

The Independent UK

From Alex Kingston to Paul from Neighbours: every Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant rated

The full line-up of TV’s glitziest dance contest is out. But who will lift the glitterball … and who will struggle to make it to film week?

The Guardian - UK

Vicky Pattison admits she’s ‘terrified’ as she joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up

A well-known Aussie soap star has also signed up for the upcoming series, which kicks off in September

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing announces Ellie Goldstein as first contestant with Down’s syndrome

Goldstein, the first model with Down’s syndrome to feature on the cover of Vogue, becomes the ninth contestant to be announced for the 2025 series

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Model Ellie Goldstein is first Strictly series contestant with Down’s syndrome

The 23-year-old follows George Webster who appeared on the 2022 Christmas special.

International Business Times UK

Strictly's New Star: Could Ellie Goldstein Be the Series' Ultimate Game-Changer?

Trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein steps into the Strictly Come Dancing spotlight for 2025. Here's why her casting could make this season one for the history books.

Evening Standard

Model Ellie Goldstein announced as latest celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing

She will become the first person with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of the BBC dancing show

Woman & Home

From TV host to Gucci model: meet four women breaking disability barriers

These four champions of inclusivity are proving what's possible and inspiring us all to think differently about everything from garden design, to modelling, to acting

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Evening Standard

‘She’s perfect like me!’ Model Ellie Goldstein launches first Down’s syndrome Barbie

The star was left ‘so emotional and proud’ to see the inclusive doll

Marie Claire

Barbie Launches Its First Doll With Down's Syndrome With Model Ellie Goldstein

Hooray for representation.

Glasgow Live

Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel in a 'first' for popular toy

The Barbie Fashionistas line, which began in 1959, has seen more than 175 looks with different skin tones, hair textures, body sizes and dolls with different disabilities.

The Independent UK

Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

Irish Mirror

Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Daily Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

The Independent UK

Barbie introduces first-ever doll with Down’s Syndrome

The new, inclusive doll is introduced by Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein

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